KTM 990 Adventure AUS/UK, Owner'S Manual

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RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
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Note
Material damage Damage and destruction of components from excessive load.
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The center stand is only designed for the weight of the motorcycle and luggage. Do not sit on the motorcycle while it is resting on the
center stand. The center stand or frame could be damaged and the motorcycle could fall over.
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Pull the motorcycle up onto the center stand using the handrail and not the handwheel of the shock absorber adjustment. The shock
absorber could become leaky.
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Apply the brakes.
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Shift the transmission to neutral.
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Switch off the ignition by turning the black ignition key to the position OFF .
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If you switch off the engine with the emergency OFF switch but the ignition remains switched on at the ignition lock, power
continues to flow to most power consumers and the battery is soon discharged. Therefore, always switch off the engine with the
ignition key; the emergency OFF switch is provided for emergency situations only.
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Park the motorcycle on a firm surface.
Alternative 1
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Swing the side stand to the front with your foot as far as it will go and rest the vehicle on it.
Alternative 2
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Jack up the vehicle on the center stand. ( p. 65)
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Lock the steering by turning the handlebar to the left, pressing the black ignition key down in the position OFF and turning it to the
position . To engage the steering lock more easily, move the handlebars gently back and forth. Remove the black ignition key.